By 5:40 a.m. Wednesday, February 11, 2026, Orlando Executive Airport (KORL) was starting the day calm and cool, with clear skies and temperatures around 55°F. It will warm up to near 76°F with a light west-southwest breeze of about 5–10 mph, but anyone eyeing a beach day will be dealing with something far less mellow at the coast.
High Rip Current Risk, Rough Surf
Atlantic beaches from Volusia through Brevard are under a high risk of life-threatening rip currents today, as a persistent long-period swell churns up rough surf and hazardous conditions in and near inlets. According to the National Weather Service, rip currents are likely and seas are running near 3–5 ft in many spots.
Officials are urging beachgoers to stick to lifeguarded areas and follow the color flags without argument. Brevard County Ocean Rescue notes that full-time lifeguard towers are staffed from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Foggy Mornings, Sunny Afternoons
Patchy fog is expected to develop late tonight into Thursday morning, with some visibility reductions possible before sunrise. Tonight's low will be around 57°F. Inland commuters should plan for brief, localized slowdowns on the early-morning drive and leave extra room for braking when the fog thickens.
Once the fog burns off, skies should clear into the afternoon, leading to mostly sunny conditions and highs in the mid 70s across the Orlando area. In other words, a classic Central Florida split shift: murky morning, postcard afternoon.
Weekend Outlook
Small chances of light showers linger from Thursday through Saturday, but rain chances start to climb on Sunday as a stronger low-pressure system approaches. Forecasts show rain showers likely Sunday, with south winds increasing to 5–15 mph and gusts up to 30 mph.
Boaters and anyone planning outdoor events should secure loose items ahead of the gusty winds and keep an eye on updated forecasts. Marine conditions are expected to turn rougher by late weekend, with seas building and the potential for higher gusts well offshore.
